Well this has been one hectic month one of my friends got hitched, I helped my mom move , and I have had one heck of a case of writer's block. (Which btw I still have, so if this story seems a little slow I apologize)

Beerivers: Wow a return viewer sorry I've been a little busy

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Who Knows: I figured with the fight and all it was better to be safe rather then sorry.

Oh yeah legal junk: I don't own any of the characters in this story. So don't sue me.

Ch 5 "The Countdown begins"

Calvin walked up to Moe and he smiled his fangs glistening in the sunlight, and his claws were as sharp as razors. Hobbes had taught him everything he knew about fighting, Calvin was ready. No longer would he tolerate Moe's bullying with one swipe of his claws he could destroy his adversary once and for all. Calvin leapt into the air and that's when it happened….

Calvin's alarm went off at 6:30 AM shattering his perfect dream

"Darn it", Calvin muttered as he threw a shoe at his alarm knocking it off the stand.

"Sleep well", Hobbes asked as he got up off the floor.

"Yeah, what are you doing on the floor", Calvin asked.

"You were making growling noises and you kicked me off the bed", Hobbes replied.

"Sorry", Calvin said as he climbed out of bed and got dressed. "Today after school can we pick up where we left off with the teaching"?

" I've been thinking about that", Hobbes said as he climbed up on Calvin's bed. "Maybe I should just come to your school and eat Moe like I did that Tommy Chestnut kid".

" No", Calvin said. " I need to fight him alone. I can't hide behind others forever. Right"?

"I still want to watch", Hobbes said as Calvin headed downstairs.

"Fine", Calvin said as he headed downstairs.

Calvin's mom couldn't believe her eyes her son was up on time, he didn't complain he just ate his breakfast and headed off to school. What was going on was he having a relapse of that perfect child thing he had awhile back? (A/N: I am referring to the time Calvin duplicated his good side.)

Calvin walked down to the bus stop and sat down on the curb. After awhile Susie walked up.

"Hey Calvin", Susie said "You're here early".

"Yeah", Calvin said as he stared at the ground. He really didn't feel like talking.

"So did you sleep well last night", Susie asked.

"Yeah", Calvin replied. "Why"?

"Well I just noticed your light was on late at night", Susie replied.

"Are you watching me now", Calvin asked this could maybe be a little fun.

"No", Susie said blushing. "just forget it".

"Fine", Calvin said with a smile . 'She actually cares about me'.

Later that day……

"I'm home", Calvin shouted as he came in.

Hobbes greeted him in his usual way, but to Hobbes's surprise as soon as Calvin saw him he pounced at Hobbes. The two collided in midair and fell to the ground. Calvin rolled to the left and stood up while Hobbes rolled to the right and sat up.

"I should have never taught you to pounce", Hobbes said as he shook his head.

"Yeah well old catapult butt looks like you have gotta find a new way to greet me", Calvin said.

"Yup", Hobbes replied. "Now let's get outside to practice".

"Okay", Calvin said as he and Hobbes walked outside.

"Now the first thing I should have taught you yesterday but didn't is the correct stance", Hobbes said as they stopped. " Now turn your body so that you are sideways and your feet are shoulder width apart".

"Okay", Calvin said "why am I standing like this"?

"It gives your adversary less of a target", Hobbes replied.

Just then Susie walked by

"Hey Calvin", She said.

"Come to try and talk me out of the fight", Calvin asked as he turned his back to her and started practicing his jabs .

"No", Susie replied.

"Huh", Calvin said as he turned around to face her . "Then why are you here"?

"I just wanted to wish you luck and to point out something", Susie replied. "If…. no when you defeat Moe you will be the new school bully. In short you will be the one in power and anyone who was afraid to challenge Moe may not be afraid to challenge you".

"Good point", Calvin said as he unclenched his fists. "But I'm not going to back down".

"Good luck", Susie said as she turned to leave and then she whispered "Stupendous Man".

'Now to put phase two in action', Susie thought as she headed for home. Once she got there she picked up the phone and dialed Candice's number.

"Hi Candace it's me Susie", Susie said as Candice answered the phone.

"So did your boyfriend go for it", Candice asked as she smiled .

'ooh if I could only see the look on Susie's face right now. Because that has to be priceless', Candice thought.

"HE IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND", Susie shouted into the receiver.

" I think you protest too much", Candice said.

"Shut up and listen", Susie said. " Phase two of pretty ponies is a go. You understand" ?

"Yes", Candice replied. Then she hung up the phone and dialed another number.